Job 9:7

Which commandeth the sun, and it riseth not; and sealeth up the stars.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 9:7

BSB
He commands the sun not to shine; He seals off the stars.
AKJV
Which commands the sun, and it rises not; and seals up the stars.
CPDV
He commands the sun and it does not rise, and he closes the stars as if under a seal.
ERV
Which commandeth the sun, and it riseth not; and sealeth up the stars.
NHEB
He commands the sun, and it doesn't rise, and seals up the stars.
SMT
Saying to the sun, and it shall not rise; and for the stars he will seal them up.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 9:7

WhichcommandethH559VerbthesunH2775Noun MasculineanditrisethH2224VerbnotandsealethupH2856VerbthestarsH3556Noun Masculine

Commentary for Job 9:7

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 9:7
Summary
God commands celestial bodies with absolute authority
Event
God controls sun and stars
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
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